12 days tour

Cities Of Light Bamberg To Trier

Cities Of Light Bamberg To Trier

This tour includes:

Guide

Cruise director

Others

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water Port taxes & fees Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase Visits to UNESCO Sites Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances Onboard gratuities

Meals

Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner

Accommodation

River-view stateroom Bottled water replenished daily 110/220 volt outlets Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyjaยฎ toiletries Plush robes & slippers (upon request) 40" or 42" flat-screen Sonyยฎ TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more Telephone, safe, refrigerator Individual climate control *All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.

Transport

Viking cruise ship

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services not included.

Optional

Other activities and services not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Cities Of Light Bamberg To Trier

  • Day 1 Day 1: Prague, Czech Republic
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Prague, Czech Republic

      Welcome to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. Transfer from the airport to your hotel. After checking in for a 2-night stay, enjoy free time to explore this celebrated city, or join our โ€œwelcome walkโ€ to stretch your legs and get oriented.



  • Day 2 Day 2: Prague, Czech Republic
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Prague, Czech Republic

      This morning, tour the โ€œCity of a Hundred Spires.โ€ A guided walk takes you through Old Town to the famed Charles Bridge. Then, travel to Hradฤany for a guided tour inside Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure; you can see the Town Hallโ€™s intricate 15th-century astronomical clock and spend some time in historic Wenceslas Square. You also have the opportunity today to join an optional tour to Lobkowicz Palace. (B)



  • Day 3 Day 3: Nuremberg, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Nuremberg, Germany

      Travel to the Bavarian city of Nuremberg and join a tour that takes you to the ruins of Zeppelin Field, the Nazi parade grounds of the 1930s, and the Palace of Justice, the venerable vestige of the Nuremberg Trials. Briefly stop at the courthouse before returning to Old Town, enclosed within ancient city walls. Complete your day with a walk from the imperial castle grounds, past the Albrecht Dรผrer House to the Main Market Square, with its elaborate Gothic fountain. Continue to Bamberg to embark your ship. (B, D)



  • Day 4 Day 4: Bamberg, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Bamberg, Germany

      Today enjoy a walking tour of Bambergโ€™s beautifully preserved Old Town area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then take time to explore or perhaps sample the townโ€™s famous locally brewed smoky beer, rauchbier. Enjoy lunch on board your ship before we depart this afternoon and begin cruising along the scenic Main River, which winds its way west through the Franconia region of Germany. (B, L, D)



  • Day 5 Day 5: Wรผrzburg, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Wรผrzburg, Germany

      Disembark in Wรผrzburg, a Franconian wine town, and tour the Bishopsโ€™ Residenz, a beautiful baroque palace with numerous paintings and frescoes. After an onboard lunch, enjoy some free time in Wรผrzburg, or join an optional journey to the walled medieval village of Rothenburg. Return to your ship and relax as you dine and cruise through the night. (B, L, D)



  • Day 6 Day 6: Heidelberg, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Heidelberg, Germany

      We sail through the early morning, arriving in Wertheim after breakfast. Disembark for a full-day excursion to Heidelberg, an ancient city that is home to Germanyโ€™s oldest university founded in 1386. Tour the imposing red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, built in the 12th century but twice destroyed by lightning and then later rebuilt. A guided walk through Heidelbergโ€™s Old Town and marketplace is included, as is lunch in a local restaurant. Return to your ship at dinnertime; we sail through the night. (B, L, D)



  • Day 7 Day 7: Mainz, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Mainz, Germany

      Arrive in Mainz during breakfast, then disembark and join a guided tour of a city that boasts over 2,000 years of history. Walk along the picture-postcard streets of Old Town and stop at the Gutenberg Museum. Founded in 1900, 500 years after the birth of Johannes Gutenberg, the museum covers the history of the printed word and displays many illuminating books and fascinating printing technologies, including a replica of Gutenbergโ€™s workshop. Return to your ship for lunch and scenic afternoon cruising along the Rhine. Arrive in Rรผdesheim midafternoon. You have time at leisure to enjoy the restaurants, bars and shops that line Rรผdesheimโ€™s Drosselgasse, or you may choose to join an optional wine-tasting experience. Dine on board and remain docked overnight. (B, L, D)



  • Day 8 Day 8: Cochem, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Cochem, Germany

      Cruise this morning through the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine. With castles perched on both sides, this area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch on board your ship, you arrive in the quaint Moselle town of Cochem. Stretch your legs with a walking tour of the city and visit the imposing Reichsburg Castle. Return to your ship before dinnertime; we sail through the night. (B, L, D)



  • Day 9 Day 9: Trier & Bernkastel, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trier & Bernkastel, Germany

      We dock in Bernkastel this morning, one of the Moselleโ€™s most beloved medieval villages and a thriving wine center. You might join an optional wine tasting excursion during your stay. Return to your ship for lunch and enjoy lovely unspoiled scenery as we cruise along the Moselle River toward Trier. We arrive this afternoon in time for a tour of Germanyโ€™s oldest city. See the wonderfully preserved Roman Porta Nigra, Trier Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady. Dine on board. We remain docked here tonight so you may wish to take an evening stroll in town. (B, L, D)



  • Day 10 Day 10: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

      Disembark in Trier this morning, then travel to Luxembourg where, at the American Cemetery, you can pay homage to the thousands of soldiers who lost their lives during the World War II Battle of the Bulge. See the city of Luxembourg on a guided tour, then stop for lunch before continuing on to Paris. When you arrive in Paris, the romantic capital of France, check in to the Le Mรฉridien ร‰toile (or similar) for a 2-night stay. Your evening is free to explore and dine on your own. (B)



  • Day 11 Day 11: Paris, France
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Paris, France

      Todayโ€™s tour begins with a drive along the Champs-ร‰lysรฉes, past the Arc de Triomphe to the world-famous Louvre. The remainder of the day is yours to experience more of this timeless city: visit a museum, explore Montmartre or take a moonlit cruise along the Seine River. The banks of the Seine, with their graceful bridges and unrivaled city views, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B)



  • Day 12 Day 12: Paris, France
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Paris, France

      After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your trip with 2 additional nights in romantic Paris. (B)



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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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